Like many of you, I grew up thinking lifting weights was a prerequisite for building muscle. In my mind, push-ups and pull-ups weren’t enough to stimulate muscle growth and would only benefit beginners until they were ready to work with weights. Turns out I was wrong. In my training programs, I put a heavy emphasis on […]
Lean and Mean Training: How to Build Big Arms
With all the contradicting information out there on strength training and muscular development, it’s no surprise people are confused about how they should or shouldn’t train. The Lean and Mean Training series gives you the muscle building blueprints you need to maximize results. The best exercises, the most effective rep ranges and the ultimate strategies […]
How Women Should Train for a Lean and Sexy Body
“Don’t lift weights! You’ll look like a man.” “Cardio is all you need to get in shape.” “Women need to train with high reps to tone the muscles.” If you could see my face hearing comments like that, it would look something like this: For years, female training has been marred by some of the […]
How to Lose Weight and Get Lean
If you’ve read my article on Why Diets Suck you know my stance on diets and dieting in general. But let’s get something straight. Restrictive diets are BS, yes. However, if you’re carrying a spare tire around your waist or can’t take a 10 minute stroll without passing out you should consider rethinking your eating […]
Lean and Mean Training: Building a Powerful Back
Having a strong back is paramount to athletic performance and having a well-rounded physique. A strong and developed back gives the body that desirable V-shape. It creates the illusion of having a smaller waist and wide shoulders. How should you go about training your back? Depending on your current training split, choose 2-4 exercises per session […]